Max Michel, Jr., Earns Second Place Finish at Greek Nationals

EXETER, N.H. (June 20, 2011) — Max Michel, Jr., continues his preparation for the International Practical Shooting Confederation’s World Shoot in late September. This week found the Team SIG SAUER® captain in Rhodes, Greece, where he brought home second place at the Greek Nationals.

“European matches require a different approach than those in the United States,” Michel said. “The experience I gained both on and off the course will help me perform better at the World Shoot.”

In general, European courses of fire are longer and place a greater premium on accuracy, Michel said. “Over the longer stages, the little inefficiencies quickly add up,” he said. “To score well, you’ve got to be precise in your motions as well as your shooting.”

Michel finished with a score of 899.9373 or 91.85%. His next match will be the Pro-Am Championship in Frostproof, Fla., July 16-18.

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About Max Michel, Jr.:

Max Michel, Jr. is one of the premier shooters in the world. With three World Speed Shooting Championships (2009, 2007 and 2005), five USPSA National Championships (2009, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004), three U.S. Steel National Championships (2011, 2009 and 2008), 37 USPSA Area Championships, and nearly 100 Major Championship wins, Max Michel, Jr. has become a dominant force in the pistol shooting sports. Michel also owns multiple World Speed Shooting records as well as the only Action Shooter to win all USPSA Area Championships in the same season (2010). As an international competitor, Michel has represented the United States in the last four International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) World Shoots and returned home each time with team gold medals. He will again represent the nation in Rhodes, Greece, at the 2011 World Shoot and anchor the USA’s Open Division team.

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